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View of U.S. citizens on the legitimacy of the death penalty

Do you think that the death penalty in the United States is now imposed in terms of legitimacy or not?

United States; 18 years and older; 1.013 Respondent; Gallup Organization Source: Gallup

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The statistic reflects the opinion of the surveyed U.S. residents on the legitimacy of the death penalty. 57 percent of respondents believe that the death penalty is now imposed in accordance with the law.

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Society , Justice & Legal

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Survey time period 10.01.2009 to 10.04.2009

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Number of respondents 1.013

Region United States

Macroregion North-America only

Age group 18 years and older

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Method of interview Telephone interview

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Release date October 2009

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Tags dead, death, death penalty, legality, murder, murderer, punishment, right, United States, USA, verdict

Top tags death penalty, legality

Markets and sectors Society, Justice & Legal

Further information The source does not provide information regarding the missing percentage points to 100 percent. During the survey, this question was posed as follows: "Generally speaking, do you believe the death penalty is applied fairly or unfailrly in this country today?"

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